Intern Review

by North Highland

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • After an initial struggle to get used to working life, my placement improved. I become much more comfortable and began to enjoy work.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • North Highland place a huge amount of effort to make their employees feeling valued.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I had a direct CM who oversaw my development and an engagement lead on every project who looked after my needs day to day.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • This differed from project to project and depended on the manager in question.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A huge amount of responsibility. Teams on the project were small and for this reason we got a lot of exposure to senior members of the client.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have learnt a huge amount that I will take back to university. The skills are applicable to any job I might do in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • We had ping pong, pick and mix and a pet tortoise alongside regular 'action days' and evening events.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The intern year is ever changing as the company grows but as a result of our feedback they are planning on introducing more structure.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I did over 10 training courses in my time at NH. They invest a lot in their employees development.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I hope to be offered a permanent job with North Highland.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Yes. I organised many social events alongside the company wide events.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • High. London is expensive.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Awesome!

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Community activities, charity initiatives and graduate activties within the company.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2014

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